Atlanta medical building shooting results in at least one fatality.

Deadly Shooting in Atlanta Medical Building

At least one person was killed in a lunchtime shooting at a medical building in a busy commercial area of Atlanta. The suspected gunman is still at large, and police are actively searching for him and any other victims.

Police Respond to Active Shooter

Police received calls about an active shooter just after 12:30 p.m. local time in the Midtown section of the city. At least three people were hospitalized after the gunfire. The Atlanta Police Department posted four photographs of the suspect on Twitter. The man is seen walking into an office doorway and raising his arm to point what appeared to be a handgun. The image does not show what he might have been targeting.

Suspect Description

The suspect had a mask over his face and nose and was wearing a sweatshirt and carrying a brown backpack.

Mayor Advises Shelter in Place

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens advised people in the area to shelter in place and said he was in contact with police.

SWAT Team Gathers Near Shooting Scene

About an hour after the gunfire, a SWAT team gathered near the High Art Museum, about 3/4 of a mile (1.21 km) from the shooting scene, according to a video posted on Twitter by a local CBS affiliate.

Schools on External Lockdown

Atlanta Public Schools said several schools in the area would operate on external lockdown for the rest of the day “out of an abundance of caution.”

Stay safe and stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

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